Raptors' Casey stuck in no man's land

Raptors coach Dwane Casey, who is trying to develop his young players, is without a contract for next season. General manager Masai Ujiri hasn't liked what he has seen from his team so far this season. (Craig Robertson/Toronto Sun)

And the awkward position he finds himself in as coach of the Toronto Raptors.

The CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Tim Leiweke, wants the Raptors to lose. A lot. Like every game they play.

The general manager, Masai Ujiri, has been quiet about his plans. But they include getting better, which means trading away expensive talented players, which means getting worse first.

And then there is Casey, the head coach on the last year of his contract, with none of his future guaranteed, paid to win and develop, two areas that are often mutually exclusive. One of which benefits the future of the Raptors.